Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Podcasts
A series of thought leading podcasts ranging on topics and sectors by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. For more information please visit www.hsfkramer.com
Episodes
June 1, 2025 • 28 mins
After initial scepticism, Crypto is making its way into the UK regulatory perimeter. In the sixth episode of the FSR Brief, Jon Ford and Michael Tan are joined by Chris Ninan and Elizabeth Stephens to discuss the road to regulation, with a focus on the recently published statutory instrument https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-regime-for-cryptoassets-regulated-activities-draft-si-and-policy-note from the UK Govern...
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June 1, 2025 • 7 mins
In this episode we talk about auction procedures under the Takeover Code.
We discuss:
• what an auction procedure is;
• when they are used; and
• how they work.
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May 22, 2025 • 17 mins
Marina Reason and Ioannis Asimakopoulos discuss the scope of the new UK crypto rules and highlight the top 3 takeaways. They consider the draft legislation that will bring certain cryptoassets within the financial services regulatory perimeter. They also outline the key aspects of a related Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) discussion paper that sets out the FCA's initial proposals for regulating these new activities.
Speakers: Ma...
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May 22, 2025 • 15 mins
Artificial intelligence is upon us, but are schemes ready? Trustees may not yet be offering AI tools, but members have been quick off the mark. In this second episode, we discuss how members are using AI, before closing with practical tips for trustees. Our guest, again, is comms consultant Thomas Joy (Quietroom).
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Tune into our 27th episode of Inside IR, in which IR experts Rohan Doyle (Partner) and Emma Vautin (Senior Associate) are joined by Steve Bell, Managing Partner and Safety lead, to discuss “Managing picket lines at the workplace – the crossover between IR and safety”. In this episode, the team share their extensive experience in working alongside clients in managing pickets outside their workplaces and reflect on what they see as a...
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May 20, 2025 • 28 mins
Tim Stutt, Anna Coroneo and Isabella Kelly delve into the integration of sustainability reports into annual reports, exploring the challenges and strategies for clear and effective climate-related disclosures. They cover a broad spectrum of topics including the potential for ASIC relief applications, complexities of cross-referencing and implications of the modified liability regime. They share insights from the latest ASIC sustain...
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May 18, 2025 • 33 mins
Karen is a genuine global leader in the cyber-legal space. She manages the relationship between Google Mandiant and its law firm and insurance partners. She has had a remarkable cyber career…think FireEye, Safeguard Cyber, Mandiant and now Google Mandiant!
Karen and I caught up at the IAPP Global Conference in Washington D.C. and then again at the RSAC Conference in San Francisco. We recorded this session as some 50,000 cyber expe...
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May 14, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of the Talking Shop podcast, we delve into the role of Intellectual Property (IP) as a tool for sustainability. We explore how technology and IP can be leveraged to reduce waste while simultaneously increasing value for a brand, and the balance between innovation, sustainability, and IP protection.
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May 14, 2025 • 19 mins
In the first episode of the podcast, hosted by Steve Bell and Nerida Jessup, we focus on a contemporary issue for Australian workplaces - psychosocial health and safety. Traditionally centred on physical risks, there has been a significant shift over the past five years towards managing non-physical risks such as bullying and sexual harassment. This now includes considerations on how work is performed, allocated, and designed to he...
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May 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Artificial intelligence is upon us, but are schemes ready? Like it or not, members are already turning to AI to guide their pension decisions. In the first of two episodes, we focus on the opportunities and challenges for trustees. Thomas Joy, from comms consultants Quietroom, joins to discuss with pensions partner Michael Aherne.
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May 6, 2025 • 12 mins
Our M&A and Trade experts from the UK (Alex Kay), Europe (Morris Schonberg), Asia (Nanda Lau) and Australia (Andrew Rich) discuss the current economic and geopolitical headwinds impacting M&A activity in the consumer sector, reflect on the biggest transactions from the past year and make predictions for deal activity in the next 12 months.
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In our first episode of The Third Wheel for 2025, Tim Stutt, Anna Coroneo and Suzannah Hewson explore the key themes and latest trends in climate and sustainability reporting both globally and in Australia. They offer practical advice for companies preparing for new regulatory requirements and conducting climate reporting readiness initiatives, including gaps analysis, data management, and stakeholder engagement. They also explore ...
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May 5, 2025 • 22 mins
In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we discuss and debate some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Ariel Wiebe.
You can also listen on Apple, Spotify, Buzzsprout and SoundCloud, and find links to our blog posts on the cases covere...
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May 1, 2025 • 22 mins
As part of Government's relentless drive to grow the economy, regulators have been challenged on how they can support the growth agenda. In Episode 5 of the FSR Brief, Jon Ford and Michael Tan are joined by Jenny Stainsby and Tim Parkes to discuss how this is playing out in Financial Services, and how regulators are responding. At the same time as going "God on Growth", the FCA has fired up the debate about where the balance should...
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April 23, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of the Herbert Smith Freehills Tax Podcast, partner Toby Eggleston and consulting Professor Graham Cooper discuss recent tax policy announcements from both major political parties in light of the upcoming election. They focus on measures affecting large businesses, small businesses, and individuals and on unenacted measures and the implications of these policies for businesses and taxpayers. also touch on the impact...
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April 22, 2025 • 15 mins
In this Easter edition of the public law podcast, Jasveer Randhawa is joined by HSF partners Nusrat Zar and James Wood. Together, they discuss the application and availability of public law in a contractual context. They then delve into the cases of Sarcp and Clifford to consider the duty to consult and the Gunning principles. To conclude, they explore approaches to the extension of Convention rights and reflect on public law court...
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April 22, 2025 • 22 mins
Reforms to the ‘tipping off’ offence under section 123 of the Australian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) came into force from the 31st of March. The revised offence differs significantly from the former regime and will have significant implications for the day-to-day practices of many Australian businesses. In this episode, HSF Partners Bryony Adams and Alice Molan, and Senior Associate Daniel H...
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April 15, 2025 • 9 mins
In this episode we discuss "bear hugs", that is where a potential bidder for a target goes public about its possible offer without the target board's consent and appeals directly to the target's shareholders.
We talk about:
• why a bear hug might be used by a bidder;
• where we have seen them used in recent months; and
• why we are seeing more of them.
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April 15, 2025 • 37 mins
In this episode, we cross examine Mark Rigotti, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), technically the largest director institute in the world with 53,000 members.
Mark has had a remarkable career, including as Global CEO at Herbert Smith Freehills for two terms over 2014-2020 (based in London). He was also Chair of the firm's Global Executive, Chair of the Global Div...
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April 10, 2025 • 20 mins
Join our experts as they discuss how to approach legal professional privilege in the context of collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Slack and WhatsApp, particularly in light of possible requirements to produce documents to regulators, discovery obligations and other litigation processes.
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